Lord, I had a woman She was nice lovin' in every way Lord, I had a woman She was nice lovin' in every way Lord, but she died and left me I have the blues on every Decoration Day Lord, I hated to see her leave me Because these are the last words my baby had to say Lord, I hate to see her leave me Because these are the last words my baby had to say She told me to bring her some flowers On every Decoration Day People, you havin' a good time, now? Just like the flowers that comes in May People, you havin' a good time, now? Just like the flowers that comes in May Now, but sonny boy thinks about his baby On every Decoration Day Fare you well me Baby, I ain't got no mo' to say Fare you well me Baby, I ain't got no mo' to say Lord, but I'll always remember I won't never forget Decoration Day